BUCKS BRIEFS

Thursday

Police are continuing their search for a 57-year-old Falls woman who police say was beaten and abducted by her ex-boyfriend on the morning of Dec. 19.

Investigators on Wednesday swept through Camden, N.J., and searched 4 square miles of the roughly 9-square-mile city. That is where the alleged abductor, 48-year-old Kenneth Patterson, had abandoned ex-girlfriend Diane Corado's car shortly after the kidnapping, police said.

Police used 12 K-9 search teams; seven from Bucks County and five from New Jersey.

The rest of the city will be systematically searched in upcoming days, authorities said.

Wednesday's search for Corado began about 10 a.m. and ended about 5:30 p.m., and covered areas where Patterson had been sighted after the abduction, police said.

Patterson allegedly broke into Corado's Village of Pennbrook apartment on Dec. 19, kidnapped her and took her in her car. The Pontiac Aztek was found later that night on a Camden street. Patterson was arrested that night at a Maple Shade, N.J., motel.

Summer camps expo at George School

Middletown

It's hard to think about summers by the lake when you're ankle deep in snow. Yet families in Bucks have been invited next month to a free expo on outdoor summer programs for the kids.

The American Camp Association said it will host its fourth annual Bucks County Camp Expo Jan. 22 at George School in Middletown.

The American Camp Association said its expos are the "perfect place for parents and children to meet representatives from about 50 day camps, overnight camps, adventure camps and teen travel tours."

For more information, visit www.acacamps.org.

Middletown budgets for more snow

Middletown

All 16 public works employees driving 16 plow trucks have been working to clear Middletown's streets of snow this week, officials said.

Middletown has 136 miles of township-owned roadway to clear every time it snows, according to official estimates.

The cost of snow removal is on the rise. Officials expect to spend $45,000 more this year than was spent in 2009, according to the budget.

By year's end, snow removal could cost Middletown $163,897, according to the township budget.

Next year, the township has budgeted $132,674 for snow removal.

Bars face fines for liquor law violations

Bensalem

Two Bensalem bars have been cited for state liquor law violations, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

The Overseas War Veterans Home Association of Eddington and The Stadium were among nearly two dozen establishments cited, the state's Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement said Wednesday.

The Stadium, 3631 Street Road, was cited for failure to clean its taps regularly, according to police. State law requires that malt or brewed beverage dispensing systems be cleaned once a week. Police said that The Stadium failed to clean the devices for about 10 months, between Oct. 13, 2009, and Aug. 18.

According to the bureau, Overseas, 1236 Lavender Road, was cited for a Sept. 8 gambling law violation - possessing a gambling device or paraphernalia or permitting gambling, pool selling, lotteries or bookmaking.

Both citations will be brought before a state administrative law judge and the bars could face fines between $50 and $5,000.

St. Bede's Church to hold fundraiser

northampton

St. Bede the Venerable Church in Northampton will host a charitable Texas Hold'em Tournament Jan. 22.

All proceeds will be donated to the St. Bede Capital Campaign, "Our Living Church + Growing to Serve." The suggested donation from all players is $100.

Dinner, beer and soft drinks are included. Seating is limited to 100 players, ages 21 and older. Prizes will be awarded to the top five players.

Registration starts at 6 p.m. in St. Bede's gym, 1071 Holland Road, and the tournament starts at 7 p.m.

Pre-register by Jan. 3 to get $5,000 in free chips with a donation of $100 or more.

For more information or to register, contact Cathy Poole at 267-679-0050 or cathy_poole@ml.com; or Barb Rogowski at the parish office at 215-357-5720.

100 years ago in Bucks

An old horse 23 years of age belonging to Mary Mono, of Woodbourne, took the opportunity to run away, while Mrs. Moon and a friend were out driving, one day last week. In making a turn it ran up a bank by the roadside, upsetting the carriage and breaking it. Lewis Broadnix, who was nearby, came to the ladies' assistance and loosened the horse. The ladies escaped with little injury.

From page news from Woodbourne (Middletown) as reported in the Bucks County Gazette of December 1910

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